PNB Housing Finance has named Mukesh Agarwal as its new Chief Sales Officer – Retail, enhancing its leadership team's capabilities and emphasizing the company's commitment to growing its retail housing finance division.

Mukesh has been appointed to a new position where he will oversee the development and implementation of the company's retail sales strategy and enhance distribution in important markets.

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His selection aligns with PNB Housing Finance's well-established leadership and governance protocols.

The company's decision to elevate Agarwal aims to bolster its retail presence and expand market reach amidst consistent demand in the housing finance sector.

Mukesh Agarwal, an experienced finance executive, holds the prestigious title of Chartered Accountant (ICAI 2003) and boasts a wealth of knowledge gained from more than two decades in the industry. His expertise covers a wide range of areas including credit management, underwriting, policy development, and sales leadership at renowned financial institutions.

Over the course of his 13-year tenure at PNB Housing Finance, he has held various senior positions such as Senior Manager – Underwriting, National Head – Credit & Policy (Affordable Business), National Credit Manager – Prime, Zonal Credit Manager, and Regional Credit Manager, showcasing his ability to excel in diverse roles within the organization.

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Agarwal has been instrumental in enhancing credit operations, establishing strong policy frameworks, and facilitating growth in retail housing finance segments throughout his various roles.

 

Before his tenure at PNB Housing Finance, he honed his expertise in credit initiation, regional credit management, and audit at Standard Chartered Bank, ICICI Bank, and IndusInd Bank. Agarwal's comprehensive comprehension of credit risk, underwriting, and distribution-driven expansion is anticipated to bolster PNB Housing Finance's ongoing emphasis on expanding its retail business while upholding robust risk management practices and operational effectiveness.

The bank recently named Ajai Kumar Shukla as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, with immediate effect. This decision, which has been sanctioned by the bank's board and is waiting for approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), signifies a deliberate effort to leverage the growing demand for residential mortgages in India.

Under the guidance of Shukla, PNB Housing Finance is striving to enhance its presence in the competitive landscape of Housing Finance Companies (HFCs). A subsidiary of the public sector bank PNB, the company witnessed a substantial year-on-year growth of 28 percent in its Assets Under Management (AUM) in the second quarter of FY26, reaching Rs.75,000 crore, driven by increasing aspirations of homebuyers and government-supported PMAY schemes.

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Shukla's key areas of focus are anticipated to include affordable housing sectors, expansion in rural areas, and leveraging technology for enhanced underwriting processes, with the aim of capitalizing on the projected $30 trillion housing market opportunity by 2030.